Hire Returns Fitter

WES; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WES, part of the RSE Group, is seeking a Hire Returns Fitter to support preparation and repairs of hire chemical dosing equipment within the UK water industry. This hands-on engineering role requires practical problem-solving and a focus on delivering reliable equipment for project success.

You will prepare equipment, perform servicing and fault finding, manage documentation and ensure safety and compliance in every task. A positive, proactive approach and a full UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical fitting, maintenance or equipment repair is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hire equipment (kiosks) ensuring full testing, configuration and documentation.
• Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance to keep equipment reliable.
• Check recorded chemical use and decontamination status before starting work; raise any issues.
• Perform fault finding and repair on equipment.
• Manage and file return inspection documentation.
• Monitor equipment inventory and ensure records are accurate and up to date.
• Maintain invoices and receipts of equipment.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and to specification.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Maintenance

Equipment repair

Communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

What Are We Looking For?

Due to continued growth, WES, part of the RSE Group, is looking to recruit a Hire Returns Fitter to support with the preparation and repairs of our hire chemical dosing equipment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a solutions driven individual who wants to work in a hands on engineering role where you will make a significant impact to our successful delivery of projects in the Water industry.

Some of Your Key Duties Include:

• Preparation of hire equipment such as kiosks, ensuring equipment has been full tested, configurated and documented.
• Carrying out routine servicing and preventative maintenance work to maintain equipment reliability.
• Check the equipment’s recorded chemical use and decontamination status before starting work, raising any unknown contamination or unsafe condition.
• Carry out fault finding and repair work on equipment.
• Managing and filing all return inspection documentation.
• Monitor and track hire equipment inventory ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Maintain all invoices and receipts of equipment.
• Ensure that all works are completed safely, efficiently and to specification.

What Do You Need?

• Experience working in a mechanical fitting, maintenance or equipment repair position.
• Able to adapt to changing business requirements and challenges quickly and positively whilst efficiently prioritising workload/tasks.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Full UK Driving Licence

WES - Who Are We?

WES is one of the leading suppliers of specialist Chemical Dosing systems in the UK. Simply put, we do it all. Our service offering includes design, manufacture, and installation of innovative chemical dosing solutions for the UK water industry and industrial manufacturing markets. Our nationwide coverage means WES is well placed to offer integrated solutions and support services across the UK. Uniquely, chemical dosing is not a division of WES, it is WES. We believe this gives us cutting edge advantage in the marketplace, and our people are at the forefront of our innovation.

RSE - Who Are We?

RSE is a trusted water technology company solving today's water challenges. From treatment to controls, we design, manufacture and integrate the technologies and systems that keep water moving. Working across municipal and industrial markets, we deliver solutions spanning water and wastewater treatment, chemical dosing, automation, offsite modular build and lifecycle support. Our integrated approach combines specialist engineering, manufacturing and digital expertise to help customers improve performance, resilience and sustainability. Through innovative modular solutions and a commitment to continuous improvement, RSE is transforming how water infrastructure is designed, delivered and managed.

If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future within the water industry,